George III "Spade" Guinea (1787)
Lewis Pingo
Spade Guinea, George III — Wikipedia: Guinea (coin)
Rarity: Uncommon
The last of the guinea denominations, nicknamed "spade" for the heart/spade-shape of its reverse shield. Replaced by the sovereign in 1817.
Materials & Techniques
22-carat gold alloy, 8.4 g
Location
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Details
- Date
- 1787
- Object Type
- Gold guinea, 21 shilling face value
- Medium / Material
- 22-carat gold
- Production Place
- Tower Hill, London
- Dimensions
- H 24 × W 24 × D 1.4 mm · 8.4 g
- Condition
- Very Fine
The last guinea denomination before the sovereign replaced it.
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